Marian R. Jochem, 101, of Quincy, a resident of St. Vincent’s Home, died at 4:55 a.m., Holy Thursday, April 13, 2017 at the Home. Marian was born April 3, 1916, in Quincy, a daughter of Charles E. and Agnes Wellman Byerly. Marian was a second-generation centenarian. Her mother Agnes reached age 100. Since Marian reached age 101, she lived longer than anyone else in…

Timothy Lawrence Haley age 26, of Du Quoin, IL formerly of Quincy died Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 10:19 p.m. in the Emergency Room of Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin. Timothy was born December 19, 1990 in Quincy, a son of Robert L. “Bob” and Dorothy M. (Grawe) Haley. Timothy was currently employed as a Correctional Officer at the Pinckneyville, IL Correctional Center.…

Doris Jean Murfin of Payson, passed away in Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL, on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. She was born in Quincy, IL, on June 9, 1941, to Carl and Vera (Cochran) Kill . On Nov. 3, 1962, she married Kenneth Amos Murfin in the Payson Christian Church in Payson, IL. He preceded her in death. Doris was a 1959 graduate of Liberty…

Linda May Shear, age 72, of the LaBelle Manor Nursing Home, died on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 in Blessing Hospital. Linda was the second of eight children of Charles William Shear and Mary Elizabeth (Miller) Shear. (She was the first daughter in the family). Her family members included three brothers and four sisters as well as their families. Her siblings were: James Shear of…

Theresa M. Cheney age 59, of 2880 Highway P Durham, MO died on Monday, April 10, 2017 at 4:53 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. Theresa was born October 21, 1957 in Quincy a daughter of Harold and Maxine (Powell) Snow. She married Ronnie Cheney on April 27, 1985 and he survives. Theresa was a homemaker. She was a graduate of John Wood Community College. Her…

Lawrence “Beaver” Ehrhardt, age 81, of Timberpoint Healthcare Center, died on Monday, April 10, 2017 in the Home. He was born on November 9, 1935 in Liberty, IL the son of Lawrence & Ida (Benz) Ehrhardt. He married Irene Hibbard Mester. She preceded him in death. Lawrence served in the United States Army. He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. He is…

Jason Alan Schroder age 42, of 1704 Chestnut St. Quincy died in his home Sunday, April 9, 2017 at 9:51 a.m. Jason was born January 10, 1975 in Quincy, a son of Jay D. & Teri (Nutt) Schroder. Jason attended Quincy High School. He also attended The Crossing. He loved music and going to concerts. He liked to go mushroom hunting and spending time…

Tony L. Forrest, age 51, of 640 Chestnut, died on Sunday, April 9, 2017 in Blessing Hospital at 6:38 AM. Tony was born on August 3, 1965 a son of Terry Lee & Ruthann (Misner) Forrest. Tony attended Quincy Senior High. He is survived by: HIS MOTHER: Ruthann Forrest of Quincy, THREE CHILDREN: Darren Forrest and his wife Krista of Quincy, Kristin Washington and…

Ruth Ann Essington age 69, of 1438 North 1403rd Lane, Fowler, IL died on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 11:45 a.m. in her home. She was born August 4, 1947 in Breese, IL a daughter of Martin and Frieda (Kleiboeker) Hugo. She married her high school sweetheart, Robert J. “Bob” Essington on February 11, 1967 in Messiah Lutheran Church in Carlyle, IL. Bob preceded…

Harold N. Douglas, Jr., age 68, of 4611 State passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on February 1, 1949 in Quincy, IL, a son to Harold N. Douglas, Sr. and Consuella Burnett Douglas. Harold was a graduate of Quincy High School. He initially was employed by Davis Cleaver Company. He was most recently employed by Industrial Support…